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Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Open Armchairs / Elbow Chairs
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Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Open Armchairs / Elbow Chairs

19th century
Description

A handsome pair of mahogany open armchairs, designed in the Chippendale Revival taste, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

These elegant chairs feature beautifully shaped and carved pierced splat backs with scrolling foliate decoration, surmounted by moulded serpentine crest rails. The shaped open arms terminate in well-carved hand grips, giving the chairs both visual refinement and practical comfort.

Raised on square section legs united by stretchers for strength and stability, the chairs are upholstered with decorative floral needlepoint tapestry drop-in seats, adding warmth and traditional character.

Well-proportioned and highly versatile, these attractive chairs would work equally well as occasional chairs, desk chairs, bedroom seating, or in a hall or drawing room setting. Their classic design allows them to sit comfortably in both traditional and eclectic interiors.

A decorative and practical pair offering timeless appeal.

Condition:

General age-related wear consistent with use, with minor marks and patination to the frames. Upholstery in good clean order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Armchairs Pair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215153
Dealers Internal Reference
C2891
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Description
A handsome pair of mahogany open armchairs, designed in the Chippendale Revival taste, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.
These elegant chairs feature beautifully shaped and carved pierced splat backs with scrolling foliate decoration, surmounted by moulded serpentine crest rails.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The shaped open arms terminate in well-carved hand grips, giving the chairs both visual refinement and practical comfort.

fig 1. A pair of Edwardian mahogany Chippendale Revival open armchairs featuring carved pierced splats and embroidered floral tapestry drop-in seats.
fig 1. Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Open Armchairs / Elbow Chairs

Raised on square section legs united by stretchers for strength and stability, the chairs are upholstered with decorative floral needlepoint tapestry drop-in seats, adding warmth and traditional character.

fig 2. A pair of Edwardian mahogany Chippendale Revival open armchairs featuring carved pierced splats and embroidered floral tapestry drop-in seats.
fig 2. Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Open Armchairs / Elbow Chairs

Well-proportioned and highly versatile, these attractive chairs would work equally well as occasional chairs, desk chairs, bedroom seating, or in a hall or drawing room setting. Their classic design allows them to sit comfortably in both traditional and eclectic interiors.

A decorative and practical pair offering timeless appeal.

Condition:

General age-related wear consistent with use, with minor marks and patination to the frames. Upholstery in good clean order.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Armchairs Pair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215153
Dealers Internal Ref
C2891
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Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A pair of Edwardian mahogany Chippendale Revival open armchairs featuring carved pierced splats and embroidered floral tapestry drop-in seats.
Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Open Armchairs / Elbow Chairs
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A pair of Edwardian mahogany Chippendale Revival open armchairs featuring carved pierced splats and embroidered floral tapestry drop-in seats.
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Chippendale Revival seating emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reinterpreting 18th-century designs by Thomas Chippendale. Key characteristics include serpentine top rails, ribbon-carved or pierced splats, cabriole or straight legs, and decorative timber carving.

These armchairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany. Traditional construction methods included mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved splats and armrests, and removable drop-in seats upholstered in needlepoint or tapestry fabrics.

Authentic Edwardian revival pieces exhibit precise woodworking techniques, natural timber patina, and structural wear consistent with age. Look for traditional jointing methods under the seat rails and hand-carved details along the back splat and curved elbows.

A pair of carved mahogany armchairs can serve as head-of-table carvers alongside a minimalist dining table or function as accent seating in an entryway or library. Pairing dark wood grain with neutral contemporary textiles creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust wood frames regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany finish. Tapestry upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a low-suction brush attachment and kept away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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